development plans, we empower students to embrace lifelong learning, ensuring their success well beyond graduation.”
interest in the following areas: people management skills; strategies on fintech digital transformation; business strategy execution; executive coaching; female leadership and empowerment; AI; and data analytics and big data.” digitalisation as prominent topics, with a noticeable rise in demand for short executive training sessions on these subjects. At the same time, there is growing interest in leadership programmes that address major societal shifts, such as the energy transition. “These three areas – AI applications in business, digital transformation strategies and leadership for sustainability transitions – currently represent our highest demand segments for executive education and lifelong learning offerings. We’ve responded by developing targeted programmes that address these specific needs, while maintaining academic rigour and practical relevance.” Michel Lander “We continue to see AI and How can business schools cultivate a lifelong learning mindset in their students while they are still at business school? María Andrea De Villa “Lifelong learning is embedded in the DNA of EAFIT University and its School of Management. When you arrive at our campus, you can encounter children as young as three years old in our Fun Vacations: Zoom into Science programme, all the way up to senior citizens participating in the Saberes de Vida (knowledge of life) programme. “These programmes provide fascinating opportunities for children to start understanding the world around
them from a scientific perspective and for seniors to enjoy learning about art, literature, history, culture, gastronomy and other engaging and life-enriching topics. For children and seniors, these spaces also provide social exchange and networking opportunities that allow them to develop connections with others.” Radhika Shrivastava “Our commitment to cultivating a lifelong learning mindset is reflected in our motto, “Enter to Learn, Leave to Succeed”. We embed curiosity, adaptability and continuous growth into our culture through experiential programmes, interdisciplinary courses and peer-learning networks. “In addition, our alumni mentorship, industry engagement and executive education pathways ensure learning never stops. By encouraging self-
Claudia Ibarra Baidón “We foster a dynamic ecosystem
involving faculty, students and alumni, with the goal of creating a movement promoting lifelong learning within our community. In my opinion, three pivotal leverage points possess the potential to foster this mindset. “The first is faculty practices, as course design, materials and methodologies can significantly influence the mindset of learners. The second relates to mentorship and specifically, the potential impact of identifying alumni business leaders with relevant experiences and achievements who have successfully mastered a lifelong learning approach. “The third opportunity concerns international students’ experiences and the way in which a greater understanding of multicultural business practices can act as a trigger for a lifelong learning mindset. In our case, our AMBA and Jesuit global networks have facilitated collaborations that enable us to welcome international students to our campus.” Michel Lander “We believe cultivating a lifelong learning mindset begins during the initial educational experience and requires a deliberate pedagogical approach. We focus on developing two essential elements: self-regulated learning capabilities and competence- focused development. “To achieve this, we carefully balance summative assessment (measuring achievement against standards) with formative assessment (providing developmental feedback).
directed exploration through workshops, service-learning immersions and personalised
“Our commitment to cultivating a lifelong learning mindset is reflected in our motto, “Enter to Learn, Leave to Succeed”” Radhika Shrivastava
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